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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,261.77, 25,201.24 and 10,303.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,261.77, 25,201.24 and 10,303.83 is: 14,219.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,261.77 : 25,201.24 = 10,303.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,261.77/25,201.24 = 10,303.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,261.77x = 25,201.24 × 10,303.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,261.77x = 259,669,266.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,669,266.99/18,261.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,219.29

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